Chapter 247: Nika Is Coming! Everyone Assemble!

"HAKAII!!"

"Boom!!!" 

"Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle!" 

A massive, terrifying energy wave descended upon the battlefield with unparalleled force. 

The surface of the enormous elliptical energy wave was wrapped in a suffocatingly thick black-purple film. Violent black-purple lightning intertwined, forming a terrifying barrier that looked as though it had been dipped in ink. 

This was the Conqueror's Haki-infused attack of two Four Emperors, Linlin and Kaido, unleashed at full strength. It was powered by the strongest technique of the Giant Clan from Elbaf—the might of their ultimate spear, a force capable of dominating the seas! 

Neither Linlin nor Kaido held back. Their Conqueror's Haki, martial arts, and brute strength had been pushed to their absolute limits at this moment. 

The resulting energy wave far surpassed even the 'hakai' attack seen in the original story. 

This level of power represented the peak of the "King-class combatants"—those who stood atop the history of this sea. 

The attack they unleashed was far beyond even the peak power of Roger and Whitebeard. 

Even a high-ranking Admiral like Kuzan would not survive taking such an attack head-on. 

"Ah, this is bad," Kuzan muttered, cold sweat forming on his forehead. 

"There's no time to dodge—we have no choice but to face it head-on," Issho added, similarly drenched in sweat. 

At this level of attack, even Issho's finely honed Observation Haki was rendered useless. The overwhelming Conqueror's Haki of two Emperors distorted the battlefield, making it impossible to find a safe escape route. 

Rather than risk being picked off while fleeing blindly, they decided to stand their ground and block the attack together. 

"Hold it off for a moment, and I'll activate the Door-Door Fruit's power!" Nojiko shouted. 

"Don't even think about escaping!" 

Queen, alongside the remaining Beast Pirates' officers and Charlotte Family fighters, charged at Nojiko. They risked grievous injury from the Sand-Sand Fruit's power to ensure she couldn't act. 

In the distance, King, transformed into his Dragon-Dragon Fruit—Ancient Species—Pteranodon form and entered the fray. 

King's strength, nearing that of an Admiral, made him second only to Ben Beckman among the vice-captains of the Four Emperors' crews. On this sea, King was considered the strongest below Admiral level. 

Even against Vivi, who had only recently attained Admiral-level strength, King could hold his ground and avoid a swift defeat. 

Meanwhile, Kaya, without resorting to her Black Flash, was slightly weaker than King. 

With Queen and the others joining in, Vivi, Kaya, and Nojiko found themselves locked in a grueling battle. 

The primary target of their enemies was clear: Nojiko. 

The power of the Door-Door Fruit had to be neutralized at all costs. 

If the Entei Pirates couldn't escape the incoming attack, even if no one died, several members would be gravely injured. 

Before the Entei himself could arrive and spark the final war, any loss of key Entei Pirate combat power would give the Beasts Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates a glimmer of hope for turning the tide!

This moment could very well be the last chance for the Beasts Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates to stage a comeback! 

"I still have the power of the Door-Door Fruit here!" 

Seeing Nojiko restrained, Hancock quickly announced, pulling a talisman bag from her robes. 

"Don't even think about it! Linlin!" 

"Roar!!!" 

Kaido's eyes flashed red with Observation Haki as he let out a deafening roar. Linlin followed suit, baring her bloodthirsty grin and roaring ferociously. 

A dual Conqueror's Haki roar! 

"Boom!!!" 

Violent winds tore through the battlefield, spreading destruction. The fierce winds, infused with Conqueror's Haki, disrupted the talisman Hancock had withdrawn. The devil factor of the Door-Door Fruit within it flickered, unable to activate. 

The combined roar of the two Four Emperors temporarily nullified all Devil Fruit abilities in the area. 

Kuzan, Gion, Nami, and Hancock stared at the terrifying black and purple energy wave bearing down on them with grim expressions. 

Kaido had come prepared. Knowing the Entei Pirates could utilize the abilities of Ace and other Devil Fruits, he had specifically planned to block the power of the Door-Door Fruit. 

It left them with no choice but to face the devastating attack head-on. 

Five fighters, all Admiral-level or stronger, prepared to confront the fusion attack of two Four Emperors. 

"Everyone, fight with all you have." 

Nami stepped forward slightly, standing at the forefront of the group. Her body radiated a fearsome aura of thunder, and her Conqueror's Haki surged with unrelenting intensity. 

Nami was the vice-captain of the Entei Pirates! 

"Understood, Vice-Captain." 

Kuzan exhaled a chilling breath, his fists transforming into hardened black ice. 

"Ice Gloves!" 

"Boom!" 

Hancock followed closely, her Conqueror's Haki surging and intertwining with the power of her Sweet-Sweet Fruit. 

"The Vice-Captain's orders are absolute. I'll stand at the front line," Issho said in a low, steady voice, activating Armament Haki and the power of his Gravity Fruit. 

"Roar!" 

Gion let out a ferocious tiger's roar, summoning the full force of the White Tiger Gale Wind. 

"Forward! What are Four Emperors to us? We are the commanders of the future king of the world!" 

Nami lifted her head, her face resolute, and gazed at the impending attack. Her determined shout ignited the spirits of her comrades. 

"HAAAAA!" 

Everyone roared in unison, releasing the full extent of their strength. 

As they braced for impact, the black and purple energy wave surged forward with unstoppable momentum. 

"Buzz!" 

For a brief moment, time seemed to stand still. 

Then— 

"Boom!!!" 

A massive shockwave engulfed the battlefield, shaking the entire core of Wano Country. 

The devastating energy wave shredded the earth, creating gaping cracks that split the heavens and the ground alike. 

Even powerful combatants like King and Queen fled the area in a desperate bid to escape the overwhelming aftermath. 

At the epicenter of the blast, an immense mushroom cloud rose slowly into the sky, its sheer magnitude striking terror into all who saw it. 

"Nami!" 

Kaya's eyes widened in panic as she stared at the destructive energy waves and the monstrous mushroom cloud. Her heart raced with fear and worry. 

In a clash of such devastating magnitude, not even the awakened powers of her Healing Fruit could intervene. She had no way of knowing what had happened within the blast zone. 

To Kaya, Nami wasn't just her vice-captain—she was her first and closest friend. 

But now, no one knew what was happening at the blast zone. Kaya's eyes suddenly turned red with emotion. 

"Black Flash!" 

With a fierce roar, Kaya unleashed her most powerful move once again: Black Flash! 

"Damn it! Get out of the way!" 

Even King's calm demeanor cracked at the sight of the attack. His eyes turned bloodshot as he roared in desperation. 

"Don't even think about escaping, you bastard!!!" 

At the same time, Vivi and Nojiko's eyes also turned red with fury. 

The delay caused by their enemies had prevented Nojiko from using the full power of the Door-Door Fruit to aid their team. 

"Go to hell!!!" 

Vivi's eyes, usually filled with poise, now burned with rage. At that moment, the power of her Sand-Sand Fruit erupted into a massive explosion. 

The terrifying force overwhelmed King and the others, trapping them in the onslaught. 

"Bang! Bang! Bang!" 

Nojiko's sniper rifle fired repeatedly, each shot precise. 

Though slightly weaker in direct combat, Nojiko wasn't aiming to kill. Instead, her shots disrupted King and the others, creating an opening for Kaya's devastating attack. 

"Go to hell!!!" 

Kaya's angelic face was now distorted with fury. Her right hand surged forward. 

 Black Flash! 

"Splurt!" 

King and Queen, unable to escape under Vivi and Nojiko's relentless assault, were forced to face Kaya's Black Flash head-on. 

The impact was immediate. Blood gushed from their mouths as the immense power of Black Flash overwhelmed them. 

Not even King could withstand it. 

"Ha! Ha! Ha!" 

Kaya, panting heavily, used her Healing Fruit ability to rapidly recover from her injuries. Yet her forehead was slick with cold sweat, and her face, normally radiant, now appeared haggard. 

Using Black Flash twice in quick succession had pushed Kaya to her limits. 

But she refused to falter. Gritting her teeth, she raised her face and stared in the direction of the mushroom cloud that now obscured the battlefield. 

"Well done, Kaya." 

A familiar voice echoed from within the cloud, bringing hope to Kaya, Vivi, and Nojiko. Their expressions instantly shifted to joy and relief. 

Kaido's face, on the other hand, darkened considerably. 

"Huff!" 

A terrifying gust of wind swept through the area, blowing away the mushroom cloud and revealing the battlefield's center. 

Standing amidst the dissipating dust was a slender figure shielding Nami and the others. Beside him stood a shimmering air door, suspended in the atmosphere. 

What was even more astounding was that the atmosphere itself appeared to have folded, forming a massive shield that blocked the attack entirely. 

 Nika—the power to create and battle at will. 

"You've done a fine job taking care of my crew, Kaido, Linlin." 

Ace's voice rang out as he raised his head, a confident smile befitting a true king gracing his face. 

"Entei!!!" 

Kaido roared, his expression twisted with rage. 

"Ace!" 

The girls, overwhelmed with emotion, called out his name in unison. 

"Ah, that was a close one, Captain." 

Kuzan exhaled deeply, wiping the sweat from his forehead as he scratched his head. 

From the moment they sensed the incoming attack, the team had been fully aware of its destructive potential. 

While Nami and Hancock's mastery of Conqueror's Haki-entanglement had shielded them from immediate injury, it wouldn't have been enough to protect them from prolonged exposure to such overwhelming power. 

Kuzan and Issho had already prepared to absorb most of the attack's force themselves. 

But at the critical moment, Ace had arrived through the power of the Door-Door Fruit. 

Using Nika's abilities, he conjured an incredible force to shield his crew from the remaining energy. 

"Kaido, Linlin, it's been a while." 

Another figure stepped forward, wrapped in the same imposing Conqueror Haki. 

"Rayleigh!" 

Kaido's face darkened further as he recognized the figure. 

The Entei Pirates had all arrived. 

With King and Queen already defeated, the situation for the Beasts Pirates and Big Mom Pirates looked grim. 

'Damn it! This is a dead end!' 

Ace's confident smile widened into a grin as he addressed Kaido and Linlin. 

"Let me show you just how vast this world truly is." 

"Come at me together, you two." 

His voice, brimming with Haki, made Kaido and Linlin freeze in place.